According to to the CDC, in Indiana alone, 1,840 people died as a result of overdose in 2017. That is up 18% compared to 2016. Senator Donnelly has been a great advocate for more funding and resources to better equip the men and women who are on the front line providing prevention and treatment to those who desperately need it.

“Drug Testing 101,” the next in a series of workshops about substance abuse problems in Porter County, will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Family and Youth Services Bureau office, 253 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso.

Often we receive questions at the laboratory regarding the metabolic pathways. In the chart above, we have illustrated how opioids metabolize. This chart provides a flow chart at your fingertips to assist in making informed decisions. Always remember, our experienced staff is available to answer any question(s) you may have.

Imagine you are a coroner. You walk into the scene of a crime and your job is to discover the cause of death. What evidence and information will you use to draw your conclusions? In many instances, the coroner gets the body and the crime scene investigators retain the evidence.

What are your memories of going to work with your parents? Did you sit at a desk and spin in the chair? Did you get a chance to wear a hard hat and goggles? Well for owner and CEO, Michelle Volk, her memories were a little more off the cuff.